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Black and White NYC on Film

November 7, 2021

Black and white film moments. Every single day I write down a line or two about what stood out to me that day, and I always find myself writing down more than I intended to. Really, there aren’t enough words to describe the feeling behind certain moments, even the littlest moments, in this one life we live. Every single one holds importance. And I’ll keep writing about them and capturing them on my film camera to remember later. 🎞📸

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Siedres Dress on Film

January 14, 2021

Siedres dress
By Far boots

Images shot on 35mm film.

The long road head feels daunting and another year like last year sounds mentally exhausting. But even looking back on last year, despite the challenges, sense of chaos and lack of control, there were many beautiful moments that would normally be taken a bit more for granted. And for some reason, I remember them more clearly than anything else. I’ll keep living for these moments. I’ll continue to find the subtle beauty that lies within every aspect that is out of our control and turn it into something worth living and fighting for.

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Brazil on Film

December 7, 2020

I finally had the chance to organize my film photos from my Brazil trip in September, and here they are! My first three days in Brazil were spent in the mountains of Swiss-themed Gramado and Canela before heading to the quiet and remote beach town of Albatroz where Gabi’s mom and sister live. Traveling was scary to do then (and it still is now) but it was over two years since Gabi has seen his family before this trip, and for me even more (all I can say is the immigration waiting game really has been hard on us), and this trip to the South of Brazil really highlighted the importance of family especially during this time. Gramado had such a unique serenity to it, on top of all the pasta, fondue and chocolate one’s heart desires 🙂 I came with a limited wardrobe and ended up dressing like Diane Keaton most of the time, but that was exactly the plan.

Albatroz was special during this off season time (it was winter in Brazil, opposite seasons of here). The beaches just had just a few people taking quiet walks, but it felt more like we had the entire beach to ourselves. It didn’t feel lonely though. And we were in the company of the cats and dogs at his mom’s house, which brought my lots of joy to be around. Never before had I spent time like this with animals, and I really understand more that deep relationship people have with their pets. It’s very unique. There were many mornings we would sit in his mom’s backyard drinking coffee, sunbathing (winter in Brazil is more like spring), and just watching the cats interact with each other. Or if I’m lucky, one would sit near me and I could pet him or her. These simple days really gave me lots of time to think. 

The room for thinking kept me coming back to the full spectrum of emotions that this year has brought upon, and they especially came together on this trip with the force of a strong tide. Especially at a time where it seems like the world is crumbling all around us yet at the same time there is so much hope that we’ll someday make it to the light at the end of the road. This desolate beach in particular reminded me how massive this world really is, and how life in NYC is just one small glimmer in our Earth’s existence. But at the same time, it reminded me that our own unique, individual perspectives and ideas are what will drive massive change together. Standing by myself on this endless beach alongside Gabi didn’t mean at all that we were alone in our thoughts and actions, and this idea moved me then and it moves me forward right now.

The beach inspire me to run. Running, running, running, and grasping what gives me a sense of freedom in my here and now. The future may seem ungraspable, but today does not. Hope you all look around you and grasp what brings you joy in the instant that you are in. Far from home. Close to home. I hope you find home in the way that matters most to you wherever you are. 

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Every Molecule of Energy

December 5, 2020

Taking a big long stretch. This week went by like a flash. The moments I can stop and breathe for a second have been keeping me sane amongst this madness in this one life we have. Let’s keep our energy in check so we can give life our fullest selves. Every molecule of energy counts.

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